Winslow, Arkansas
Winslow, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
 Location in Washington County and the state of Arkansas | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | February 27, 1905 |
| Named for | Edward Francis Winslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (81.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72959 |
| Area code | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-76190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078790 |
| Website | http://www.winslowar.com |
Winslow (formerly Summit Home)[1] is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 399 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Area.
History
A stagecoach stop for many years, the community now known as Winslow first received a post office on December 11, 1876, known as Summit Home. The town grew significantly upon completion of the Winslow Tunnel, which allowed the St. Louis – San Francisco Railway (Frisco) to run through the steep Boston Mountains of south Washington County.[2] The town was renamed to Winslow on August 3, 1881 in honor of Edward F. Winslow, president of the Frisco Railroad.[1] The town became a somewhat resort town for its picturesque peaks at the end of the 19th century, drawing many wealthy from the Fort Smith area to summer there. It was incorporated on February 17, 1905.
Geography
Winslow is located at 35°47′55″N 94°7′53″W / 35.79861°N 94.13139°W (35.798546, -94.131381)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all of it land. Winslow is 12 miles (19 km) east of Devil's Den State Park along Arkansas Highway 74.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 289 | — | |
| 1920 | 264 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 363 | 37.5% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −31.7% | |
| 1950 | 248 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 227 | 24.0% | |
| 1980 | 247 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 342 | 38.5% | |
| 2000 | 399 | 16.7% |
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 399 people, 148 households, and 108 families residing in the city. The population density was 209.3 people per square mile (80.7/km²). There were 170 housing units at an average density of 89.2 per square mile (34.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.48% White, 1.00% Black or African American, 2.01% Native American, 0.75% from other races, and 4.76% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 148 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,306, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $28,625 versus $17,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,109. About 17.5% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.3% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
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For many years, Winslow had its own school system. It served the city and nearby rural areas in the southern portion of Washington County. By most counts, enrollment for grades K-12 was usually in the mid-20s per grade.
The district became part of the Greenland school district in 2004 after the Arkansas Legislature passed a state law that mandated districts with less than 350 students consolidate (Winslow had 273 students). The high school, which actually served grades 7-12, closed at the end of the 2004-2005 school year. The graduating class at the 2005 spring ceremony had 14 seniors. Winslow Elementary for grades K-6 was retained for a time following the high school closure. However, in November 2006, the Greenland School Board voted to close that school at the end of the 2006-2007 school year after two years with an enrollment of about 90 students. The athletic teams of Winslow were nicknamed the squirrels.
The majority of the student body did not go to Greenland. They instead opted to transfer to the West Fork school district. The voters of Winslow are currently petitioning the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Legislature to change Winslow's former district from Greenland to West Fork.
The Winslow campus now houses the Winslow Public Library, Friends of the Library Bookstore, and Internet Cafe in the old High school building. The Elementary School and other buildings have been boarded up and the doors, except the main doors, have been welded shut.
Trivia
- There have been two movies that have used the city of Winslow as a filming location; Frank and Jesse and Smoke in the Wind.
People
- John Joshua Webb, Old West gunman died while living in Winslow in 1882 during a smallpox epidemic
- Douglas C. Jones Western historical writer, born in Winslow
- Maude Duncan
See also
References
- ^ a b "Winslow Tunnel". Washington County History. Springdale, Arkansas: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. 1989. p. 237.
- ^ "Winslow Tunnel". Washington County History. Springdale, Arkansas: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. 1989. p. 238.
- ^ General Highway Map (PDF) (Map) (Washington County, Arkansas ed.). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved 09-15-2011.
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External links
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Winslow (Washington County)
